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SGT Quality Training Cell 3

Vacancy summary

Royal Air Force
2197322
OR-6 - PO - Sgt
Sergeant

27/11/2023, 23:55 

April 2024
5 Years
Royal Air Force
TG1 - Aircraft Engineering
Any
RAF Cosford
Shropshire
United Kingdom
FTRS - Limited Commitment

Vacancy detail

A vacancy may arise for a SGT – TG1 (Any) – to serve as Accreditation Group (AG) Training and Support Cell (TASC) SNCO at RAF COSFORD on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 01 April 2024 (or earlier, subject to candidate status).

AG is responsible for the accreditation, management, assessment and quality assurance of TG1 and TG 13 Apprenticeships. AG operates 7 MOBs with RAF Cosford being the HQ. This FTRS (LC) position will be required to carry out overnight visits to all MOBs to meet their responsibilities.

A TASC SNCO is responsible for the effective operation of the TASC. Operation of the AG training system delivering Training Assessment and Quality Assurance (TAQA), OneFile and Quality training across the organisation. Provide a wide range of support functions to AG including H&S, Fire Safety, CI, Competencies, Inventory holder, Quality Assurance and MODnet Super User.

Responsibilities include:

  • Maintain the AG Quality System.
  • Carry out the TASC Training profile.
  • Maintain Course documentation.
  • Facilitate CI across AG.
  • AG SHEF processes.
  • Support Building custodian activity.
  • Support AG Risk management policy.
  • Monitor, Review and Develop Orders, Responsibilities and Processes.
  • MODnet Super User.
  • Fulfil Inventory holder duties as required.
  • There are no RO responsibilities.

Must either have been, or currently be, a Sgt – TG1 (Any) – or a Cpl – TG1 (Any) – eligible for promotion in accordance with AP 3392 Vol 2 Leaflet 560 and AP 3376 Vol 1. All Promotions will be ratified by means of a Promotion Board. If an applicant has been out of full-time military service and is applying for a post on promotion, they will also need to send their civilian appraisals or equivalent to evidence recent skills, knowledge and experience to be considered by the Promotion Board.

•    Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
•    Able to communicate effectively at all levels.
•    Hold a full UK driving license and will be required to obtain an FMT 600.
•    The successful applicant will be required Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
•    Competence in, or willingness to undertake training of the following:

•    TAQA Level 3 Assessor qualifications, or recognised equivalents.  
•    Quality Management Systems & QAS (X700).
•    Managing Safely/Risk Assessor/Manual Handling.
•    Environmental protection.
•    MODnet Super User.
•    Cert Ed or equivalent.
•    Care of Trainees.

  • Understanding of DSAT process and training within Defence.
  • CI processes.
  • Coaching and Mentoring qualification.
  • Understanding of OneFile E portfolio.
  • Understanding of RAF Aeronautical Engineering Apprenticeships and associated Qualifications.
  • Awareness of Risk management.
  • Knowledge of Project Management.

A Selection Board will carry out a rigorous selection process for this post, based principally on an applicant’s last 3 appraisal reports as required.  Enquiries concerning this vacancy should be made to:

Name: FS Noel Dilnot

Tel: 01902 377102

Applications.  Candidate applications, with a maximum 2-page CV (to include copies of last 3 appraisal reports as required) should be sent to:

Noel.dilnot879@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 27 November 2023 and interviews (unless prom board required) will take place week commencing 04 December 2023.

Unless already enlisted in the Reserve Air Forces the successful applicant will be required to be enlisted in the Royal Air Force Reserves with a liability for call-out for permanent service.

The appointment is on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) TCoS in accordance with AP 3392 Vol 7 Part 1 and AP3392 Vol 7 Part 3 Chapter 2 for an initial period of 5 years.

Confirmation of appointment will depend on successful completion of a RAF Medical Board.  Personnel who do not meet the Age/Permanent Joint Medical Employment Standard (PJMES) may apply for the appointment but will only be considered subject to an executive waiver process on a case-by-case basis.

Regular Service Applicants.  Personnel currently serving in the Regular Royal Air Force should be mindful of the current Early Termination Minimum Waiting Time (MWT) for their respective Rank, Profession and ensure this MWT is compatible with the post sponsor’s proposed start date, prior to applying.

Ex-service candidates who have been administratively discharged through the QR1027 process will have their applications rejected as they are not eligible to join the RAF Reserves in accordance with AP 3391 (Vol 3, Lft 207, Annex L, Para 1a).

Pension Issues.  Personnel who qualify for a service pension should take financial advice from Defence Business Services (DBS) Pensions Department on the effect that undertaking reserve service has on their pension (details can be found on the JPA splash screen). Additional guidance can also be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/pensions-and-compensation-for-veterans and MMP116 - Re-employment. Of particular note is reference to the ‘Effect of Re-employment’ on Commutation and, for those leaving on a ‘preserved’ pension, the Resettlement Grant.

Transition between TCoS.  Personnel taking this appointment from other TCoS should consider the impact on any accrued entitlements, such as leave, resettlement etc and should seek specialist guidance where required as certain entitlements are TCoS specific and may not be retained or transferred on transition between TCoS. 

Flexible Working Arrangements.  In accordance with the Flexible Working (FW) Policy, Reserve personnel can request FW arrangements with their line manager.  Any immediate FW requirements should be agreed with the line management at the interview stage.

Individual Reinforcement Training (IRT) (Module 1) and RAF Fitness Test (RAFFT).  Reserve personnel are required to maintain currency in IRT and the RAFFT iaw the relevant TCoS.  The successful applicant will be expected to undertake IRT and the RAFFT within 6 months of commencing employment (if required).

Annual Salary and Leave.  Pay will be in accordance with the pay scales published for the reserve air forces.  Leave entitlement is detailed in JSP 760.

Accommodation. Personnel serving on FTRS(LC/HC)/ADC TCoS are eligible to occupy Single Living Accommodation (SLA) if available, at entitled rates, if serving within the Air Command TLB. 

This opportunity is closed to applications.